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fittings

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɪtɪŋz// UK //fˈɪtɪŋz// fit·tings

n. the permanent parts of a house or building that you cannot easily move, like lights, taps, or cupboards. They are the items that stay in the building when the owner moves out.

n. items or fixtures permanently attached to a building or property that are typically included in a sale or lease. Often used in the plural to distinguish permanent installations from movable furniture.


SIMPLE

The price of the house includes all the light fittings.

CONTEXTUAL

When we moved into the new office, we had to install modern light fittings and new kitchen taps.

COMPLEX

The contract specifies that all original Victorian fittings, including the ornate brass door handles and marble fireplaces, must remain intact upon the transfer of the property.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually plural when referring to household items; the singular form is more common in technical engineering contexts.

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